PC9 and clips

ottos · 01-03-2003, 11:24 PM

I own a mini14 and am as pleased as possible it is a great gun for all purposes. I am planing on purchasing a pc9. Are they as reliable as a mini 14?

Should I get open sights or ghost rings? What is the difference?

What kind of clips can you get for them? I belive they are the same as the P series 9mm. How many round clips did ruger make for them preban? What are the best after market mags?

Also will a 10 22 stock fit a pc9. Because I would like to have a pistol grip stock but cannot find an after market stock for the pc9.

thanks otto

BattleRifleG3 · 01-05-2003, 01:58 PM

I have a 10-22 and doubt that the stock will fit the PC9. Perhaps one could be drastically modified to do so. Me, I'd rather either adapt a factory stock (like cutting off the butt a and mounting AR-15 furniture) or build one from scratch.

Yes they take the same P series 9mm mags. I've fired one and it was nice. I think it had the ghost ring sites. I don't think Ruger made anything bigger than 15rd mags for it, but you can find up to 30rd aftermarket mags. Wish I knew which ones were better, but I don't. All I really know about aftermarket mags is that Western double stack rifle mags are crrrrrap. I hear Eagle plastic mags stink too. USA I'm not sure, as their plastic SKS hi-caps are good, but their metal SKS fixed 10rder needed modification. But you're not buying a rifle caliber gun.

In any case, it is a fine carbine, so best of luck finding a good price and getting good use out of it.

practical · 02-27-2003, 03:50 PM

I have bought a couple different types of high cap mags for my P95. The promag mags with the metal bottom suck. I had to file the follower and bend the lips to get them to function. They now work, but lock back the slide with the last round still in the mag. I only use these at the range. On the flipside, these are easily found in 30rd capacity. I bought a 15rd mag from cheaperthandirt.com. It had a part number of *422. They sell several different types. I think it is mecgar, but it has no markings. It has a plastic bottom like the factory 10rd mags and functions 100% perfect. I feel comfortable carrying it after never having a jam after about 15mags worth.

Thanks for reminding me...I've been meaning to order a couple more anyways.

Now if I could only get a Glock 20 high cap mag for $17:-(

Rave · 02-27-2003, 08:40 PM

I have a PC9 and have never had a problem from the moment I took it out of the box. !00% reliability so far with 10 round original mag,15 rd pistol mag.,20 rd USA mags,that's 100%. At 20yds a nickle will cover group if I am having a good day,the carbine has been faultness.
Unfortunitly there seems to be nothing available on market other than mags,even 10/22 barrel band won't fit. If legislature is ever passed rescending the crime bill some more goodies MAY become available.

practical · 02-28-2003, 09:01 PM

Did all you guys buy up the mags, b/c I notice cheaperthandirt.com is out.

Rave · 03-19-2003, 08:40 PM

The mags are back again in CTD,15,20,30rd.
I personally haven't tried 30 rd mags as I think that is a lot of weight for the spring to push with out increased chance of failure.
Prices are running from $12.95 to &16.95 for blue and ss.

practical · 05-20-2003, 05:42 PM

The only 30rd mag I have is a major POS. Unless you can get an old school ruger brand mag, it ain't worth it. Watch out for the mags with the welded on metal bases. They all suck!

01-03-2003, 11:24 PM	#1
ottos Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 19	PC9 and clips I own a mini14 and am as pleased as possible it is a great gun for all purposes. I am planing on purchasing a pc9. Are they as reliable as a mini 14? Should I get open sights or ghost rings? What is the difference? What kind of clips can you get for them? I belive they are the same as the P series 9mm. How many round clips did ruger make for them preban? What are the best after market mags? Also will a 10 22 stock fit a pc9. Because I would like to have a pistol grip stock but cannot find an after market stock for the pc9. thanks otto Last edited by ottos; 01-04-2003 at 07:01 PM.

01-05-2003, 01:58 PM	#2
BattleRifleG3 Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,721	I have a 10-22 and doubt that the stock will fit the PC9. Perhaps one could be drastically modified to do so. Me, I'd rather either adapt a factory stock (like cutting off the butt a and mounting AR-15 furniture) or build one from scratch. Yes they take the same P series 9mm mags. I've fired one and it was nice. I think it had the ghost ring sites. I don't think Ruger made anything bigger than 15rd mags for it, but you can find up to 30rd aftermarket mags. Wish I knew which ones were better, but I don't. All I really know about aftermarket mags is that Western double stack rifle mags are crrrrrap. I hear Eagle plastic mags stink too. USA I'm not sure, as their plastic SKS hi-caps are good, but their metal SKS fixed 10rder needed modification. But you're not buying a rifle caliber gun. In any case, it is a fine carbine, so best of luck finding a good price and getting good use out of it. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

02-27-2003, 03:50 PM	#3
practical Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA/Casper, WY Posts: 738	I have bought a couple different types of high cap mags for my P95. The promag mags with the metal bottom suck. I had to file the follower and bend the lips to get them to function. They now work, but lock back the slide with the last round still in the mag. I only use these at the range. On the flipside, these are easily found in 30rd capacity. I bought a 15rd mag from cheaperthandirt.com. It had a part number of *422. They sell several different types. I think it is mecgar, but it has no markings. It has a plastic bottom like the factory 10rd mags and functions 100% perfect. I feel comfortable carrying it after never having a jam after about 15mags worth. Thanks for reminding me...I've been meaning to order a couple more anyways. Now if I could only get a Glock 20 high cap mag for $17:-( __________________ Eric "The secret to life is honesty and fair dealing, if you can fake that you've got it made"

02-27-2003, 08:40 PM	#4
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 8,687	I have a PC9 and have never had a problem from the moment I took it out of the box. !00% reliability so far with 10 round original mag,15 rd pistol mag.,20 rd USA mags,that's 100%. At 20yds a nickle will cover group if I am having a good day,the carbine has been faultness. Unfortunitly there seems to be nothing available on market other than mags,even 10/22 barrel band won't fit. If legislature is ever passed rescending the crime bill some more goodies MAY become available. __________________ And The Winners are.... The Usual Suspects. .

02-28-2003, 09:01 PM	#5
practical Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA/Casper, WY Posts: 738	Did all you guys buy up the mags, b/c I notice cheaperthandirt.com is out. __________________ Eric "The secret to life is honesty and fair dealing, if you can fake that you've got it made"

03-19-2003, 08:40 PM	#6
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 8,687	The mags are back again in CTD,15,20,30rd. I personally haven't tried 30 rd mags as I think that is a lot of weight for the spring to push with out increased chance of failure. Prices are running from $12.95 to &16.95 for blue and ss. __________________ And The Winners are.... The Usual Suspects. .

05-20-2003, 05:42 PM	#7
practical Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA/Casper, WY Posts: 738	The only 30rd mag I have is a major POS. Unless you can get an old school ruger brand mag, it ain't worth it. Watch out for the mags with the welded on metal bases. They all suck! __________________ Eric "The secret to life is honesty and fair dealing, if you can fake that you've got it made"